Music therapy is the use of individualized, clinical and research evidence-based music interventions in a therapeutic relationship aimed at addressing non-musical needs, concerns, and goals.

What Does Music Therapy Help?

The needs and goals of music therapy can be related to:

• Emotional processing and self-expression
• Movement
• Cognitive training
• Pain management
• Speech and communication
• Sleep improvement
• Psychosocial symptom management, such as mood adjustment or anxiety reduction

Board-certified music therapists take a client-centered approach to treatment plan development: that is, clients can determine their needs, goals, and type of intervention, as well as preferred music experience.

Music is a unique sensory experience that can stimulate multiple brain areas at the same time, enabling facilitation of motivation, positive mood, attention, memory, and movement. In fact, music can both stimulate and soothe the nervous system, facilitating alert engagement and relaxation.

In fact, music can both stimulate and soothe the nervous system, facilitating alert engagement and relaxation.

Specific Music Interventions can Include:

• Active music-making – such as instrument playing, improvisation, singing, dancing, or songwriting
• Receptive interventions – such as mindfulness-based music therapy, guided listening and discussion, associative music and memory, or music-assisted relaxation

A person needs no prior knowledge of music to benefit from music therapy, and because music is a universal language that appeals in some way to individuals of all ages, ethnicities, and cultures, as well as being readily accessible at little or no cost, music therapy represents an adjuvant treatment modality that is applicable to anyone, anywhere.

Music therapy sessions are available on an individual or group basis, in person or via telehealth.

Even a single individual session with a board-certified music therapist can shed light on ways to use daily music listening to promote focus, relaxation, and general well-being.

Upcoming Events

Hybrid

Synethesia: Expression with Music and Art
On the first Thursday of every month, at 6:30 p.m. (Attend in person or via Zoom)

Attend in Person:
Lennar Foundation Medical Center, 5555 Ponce de Leon, Room 220, Coral Gables, FL 33146 (Directions)

Join Zoom Meeting: 
https://miami.zoom.us/j/2673563136

Create a visual intention with the inspiration of music to relieve stress, improve mindful attention, and facilitate emotional expression with music therapist Nicole Camejo. No musical or artistic talent needed. Come in person and use our materials or be creative in the comfort of your home, using whatever artistic tools you have and prefer. Session facilitated in English and Spanish.

Body & Soul: Music and Movement
On the third Thursday of every month, at 6:30 p.m. (Attend in person or via Zoom)

Attend in Person:
Lennar Foundation Medical Center, 5555 Ponce de Leon, Room 220, Coral Gables, FL 33146 (Directions)

Join Zoom Meeting:
https://miami.zoom.us/j/2673563136

Move and groove the stress away from the week and set the tone for your weekend with music and movement facilitated by music therapist Nicole Camejo and dance/movement therapist Geri Barreras. No experience necessary; all levels of mobility are welcome. Session facilitated in English and Spanish.